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Strut Brace

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laser_GTI

I'm after a strut brace for my 205 but i don't want to buy an auto bonnet.

 

Which strut brace fits well with standard bonnet?

 

Also any advice with fitting?

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pacey205

Ive got an OMP alloy brace with the standard bonnet and have no problems at all. It hasnt bent it and fit is very good.

 

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Fitting is easy just take the 3 bolts off the strut tops (on each side) put the strut brace on and screw the bolts back down. I just made sure all brackets that were attached to the bolts (i.e. washer reservoir one) went back on as well. Dont do the bolts up too tight though as Ive heard of people snapping them by mistake.

 

HTH

 

Michael

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red

I've got the Omp with adjustment and it fits in about 20mins, I think it's the luck of the draw if it rubs as mine catches on the bonnet strengthener on the passengers side, but a little moding and it runs clear now :blink:

 

Regards Russ....

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laser_GTI

thanks guys.

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Simes

My adjustable sparco fits too.

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Jonmurgie

All the braces are designed to fit under a standard bonnet... the manufacturers are hadly gonna expect everyone to start swapping bonnets just to fit a £50 brace now are they :blink:

 

Gonna get myself sorted with one soon... fitting one on an old R5 Turbo a few years ago, it was THE best mod for £50 I can recommend :D

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Sam

My Etech one is fine too

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jayblack-gti

wheres the best place to get a strut brace cos the prices vary quite a bit, which are the best or are they all similar

 

cheers jay

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jonnie205

OMP ones hit the bonnet in every case i have come across. Sparco ones clear so i would go sparco

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laser_GTI

where is the best place to buy from?

going to go for a sparco

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pacey205

I think I got mine from www.raldes.co.uk

 

Cant remember a price though.

 

Michael

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mi16nut

I got a Sparco from Halfords (Ripspeed bit). Cost £50.95, but at least you don't get ripped off for post & packing. They order it direct for you & got mine in store in 4 days.

 

Mark.

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laser_GTI

cheers Mi16nut i'll order it 2moz.

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jayblack-gti

can you leave the original air box in place with the sparco strut brace

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Ahl

Yes.

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